{"product_id":"ponds-of-kalambayi-a-peace-corps-memoir-paperback","title":"Ponds of Kalambayi: A Peace Corps Memoir - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMike Tidwell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hilarious and heart-wrenching memoir from a Peace Corps volunteer in Zaire-with a new introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLovers of fine travel and adventure writing will savor Mike Tidwell's richly acclaimed narrative of his days as a Peace Corps volunteer. His task was to help people in the remote corners of Zaire raise tilapia in ponds they would dig themselves, with muscle power alone. This book--with a new introduction by the author--is a masterful account of culture clash, generosity of spirit, and true grit. It is a must-read for anyone with aspirations to \"change the world.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMike Tidwell\u003c\/b\u003e is founder and director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network. He is also an author and documentary filmmaker whose books include \u003ci\u003eBayou Farewell: The Rich Life and Tragic Death of Louisiana's Cajun Coast. \u003c\/i\u003eHe has been featured on NBC's \u003ci\u003eMeet the Press\u003c\/i\u003e and NPR, and in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eand the \u003ci\u003eWashington\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e Post.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.2 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 18, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52765033890099,"sku":"9780762773664","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/g_pc8g0_pi9780762773664.webp?v=1781548599","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/ponds-of-kalambayi-a-peace-corps-memoir-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}